Overdose deaths: Waterloo Region’s second epidemic
This year has broken all the records in overdoses in Waterloo Region. By Nov. 3, there were 78 suspected overdose deaths in the region. That’s 15 more than for the entire last year.
Tag: Addiction
Alice In Wonderland
Alcoholism affects more than the drinker, devastating families and friends as well. It also kills more than 4,000 Canadians each year.
Cellphone addiction an emerging epidemic
With almost 50 per cent of young people admitting they are addicted to their smart phones, human interaction for some is a thing of the past.
Conestoga Cares: College unveils new student mental health strategy
As demand for services grows, the college is seeking new ways of reducing stigmas and creating a more supportive environment.
The Addict’s Attic, sharing a rough past in hope of a smoother future
Matthew McCoy shares his experiences with opioid addiction and his prison sentence in Texas to help people struggling with drug addiction and mental health issues.
Glamorization of drug use a dangerous, deadly game
By Karina Kajishima, Spoke News Whitney Houston, Prince, Lil Peep and Mac Miller — they were once among the most popular names in the music industry. All of them are now dead due to drug overdoses. All of them died within the past seven years. Houston overdosed on cocaine. Prince died from a fentanyl overdose. Lil Peep overdosed on fentanyl and alprazolam, more commonly known as Xanax. And Mac Miller … Continued
Residents concerned about Cambridge treatment centre
By Kaitlyn Mullin, Spoke News Renovations are underway for a men’s addiction treatment centre in Cambridge, Ont., in the hopes of combatting the current opioid crisis in the region. The House of Haven women’s shelter at 562 Concession Rd., is currently being restored to make way for House of Friendship’s $3-million project. House of Friendship offers safe, confidential and free treatment for those who are suffering from addiction. The new … Continued
Cellphones have many drawbacks
BY VERONICA REINER Throughout the past decade, cellphones and social media have had an enormous impact on our lives. The behemoth of social media, Facebook, started in 2004 and its influence has skyrocketed ever since. Other platforms followed. Smartphones have undoubtedly influenced our way of thinking, so much so that there is an actual divide between the brains of those who have grown up with smartphones – digital natives – … Continued
Opioid addiction crisis growing at a deadly rate
By REBECCA SOARES The opioid addiction crisis is an epidemic striking not only the United States but also Canada. When a crisis hits, U.S. authorities take measures to combat it, but this is not the case in Canada. While the opioid addiction problem continues to grow, doctors in this country are still prescribing an alarming number of painkillers. According to the health-data company QuintilesIMS, in 2016 there were 19 million … Continued
Students are addicted to social media
BY CASSIE TULECKI It’s almost unanimous; if you are part of the Net Generation (1980-1989) or iGeneration (1990-1999) and own a smartphone, you are probably addicted to social media. It is everywhere and accessible on just about everything. “I’m probably on my phone way too often, probably half an hour out of every hour,” said Sydney Thain, a second-year biotechnology technician student. Technology is taking over the younger generation’s … Continued
Peering Your Peers boosts self-esteem
By TONY MCLELLAN This is the final part of a two-part series. The first step to recovering from a debilitating addiction or serious mental condition is the courage and will to take the first step. Sadly, there is a persistent lack of confidence that affects many of those who would otherwise readily seek professional help to advance their positions in life. Enter Peering Your Peers, a local non-profit organization that … Continued
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